Licensure of foreign trained physicians.
What changed between versions
Removed enrolled act formatting including signatures from House and Senate leadership and Governor, as this is now the original bill text before passage.
Added committee report information showing the bill was referred to Committee on Public Health on January 21, 2025, and reported to do pass on February 4, 2025.
Changed the application fee from a fixed $100 to a fee set by the medical licensing board, giving the board flexibility to adjust costs.
Modified the work experience requirement from practicing for five years out of the preceding six years to practicing for five years following completion of residency training.
Changed the examination requirement from passing all three steps of the USMLE to passing only steps one and two.
Modified the license duration from biennial renewal with a six-year maximum to a single six-year validity period.
Changed the revocation reason from 'undeserved area' to 'underserved area' for consistency in terminology.
Modified the conversion provision from allowing conversion after five years to giving the board discretion to convert after five years.
